News across Greater Providence
Fall River area EMT and firefighter who has always shown up for others now needs the community to show up for him
The community is coming together to help a local father of 4 who needs our help after being there for so many. Robert “Bobby” Larisa, a 38-year-old Fall River EMT and former firefighter is preparing for a heart transplant. According to an online fundraiser, Larisa has been…
Fall River Forever Paws Nadja is a goober supreme after quickly opening up
Meet Fall River Forever Paws Pet of the Week Nadja! Nadja, for the most part, is cursed with an affliction known as RBF. If you do not know what RBF is, let’s just say that it means that, if not actively being engaged with, she looks like she’s trying really hard to place a…
From responder to patient: Lakeville Fire Chief speaks out to help others
Lakeville Fire Chief Michael O’Brien is recovering at home after open-heart surgery for life-threatening coronary artery disease that he says produced no warning symptoms and that was found only because firefighters who treated him for an unrelated emergency refused to stop. In a…
New Brazilian restaurant, buffet, and market opening in Fall River
A new spot is opening in Fall River next week where you can experience Brazilian fare in a variety of options. Real Brazil Restaurant and Market, a family-owned Brazilian eatery and grocery spot at 17 Tremont Street in Taunton is moving to 755 King Philip Street. Real Brazil…
Celebrating the life of craftsman David Richardson
He was master at woodworking, fusing high art and useful form.
21-year-old motorcycle rider who died from injuries in Bristol County motorcycle crash remembered as gifted athlete, selfless spirit
A local motorcycle rider who died from injuries sustained in a crash is being remembered as services are announced. Acushnet Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of South Main Street and Jean Street for a report of a motor vehicle versus motorcycle accident…
Driver charged with Attempted Murder after allegedly intentionally striking two Bridgewater State University students
A man unaffiliated with Bridgewater State University is facing attempted murder charges after a car struck two students on campus Saturday morning, the university said. In a message to the campus community, the Office of the President said one student suffered serious but…
Fall River, Somerset crews, Massachusetts State Police, respond to boat crash with serious injuries
Multiple people were seriously injured after a local boat crash Saturday evening. According to the Somerset Fire Department, at just before 9:30 p.m., Somerset Fire Department responded to a report of a 14-foot vessel that had struck the pier at Weaver’s Cove, near the old Shell…
Crews respond after vehicle and motorcycle collide near Tiverton/Fall River line
A collision with injuries took place in Tiverton near the Fall River line on Saturday evening. According to scanner transmissions, at just before 7:00 p.m., there was a collision between a motorcycle and a car in the area of Country Kitchen at 29 Stafford Road with a man down in…
Massachusetts State Police issue update after airwing, troopers search for suspects
Authorities have issued an update after the Massachusetts State Police airwing and troopers on the ground were looking for suspects. According to Massachusetts State Police, at approximately 2:30 p.m. the Dartmouth Barracks reported that a vehicle failed to stop on Route 195…
Brockton man on supervised release pleads guilty to role in shootout that left Fall River woman shot
BOSTON – A Brockton man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to his participation in a shootout that left a female victim from Fall River with a gunshot wound to her chest. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 35–year-old Natalio Miranda pleaded guilty to…
Fall River UFC fighter Mitch Raposo looking to make it 3 in a row
A Fall River man is looking to up his winning streak in the UFC to three. 27-year-old Durfee grad and #12 ranked UFC flyweight Mitch Raposo (11-3) will face off against Brazilian Marcos Degli (15-3) at UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brady at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on November…